Atlanta Lyric Theatre
www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Thoroughly Modern Millie
September 16th - October 2nd
The Sound of Music
December 2nd - December 18th
Ain't Misbehavin'
February 17th - March 4th
The Light in the Piazza
April 20th - May 6th
Gypsy
June 15th - July 1st
Legally Blonde the Musical
July 27th - August 12th
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Atlanta’s only local professional musical theater company, was formed in 1980 by Tedi and Robert Langdon and Sally Knap as the Southeastern Savoyards, a repertory theatre company dedicated to presenting the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The company’s first production, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, was performed at Emory University in December 1980. Later, the company’s productions were moved to the Marist School, the 14th Street Playhouse, Center Stage Theater, and then to the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts on the campus of Georgia Tech where the company’s main stage performances were produced for seventeen seasons.
As the company grew into a highly regarded regional musical theater company, its repertoire expanded beyond Gilbert & Sullivan into light opera and musical theater and the company changed its name to The Savoyards Light Opera, then The Savoyards Musical Theater Company, and finally in 1998 to Atlanta Lyric Theatre. In May, 2005, Atlanta Lyric Theatre relocated its headquarters into a new office and performance space off Northside Drive called The Byers Studio Theatre at The Lyric.
J. Lynn Thompson served as the company’s original Music Director, Conductor and as Artistic Director until his retirement in 2007. In May 2007, New Orleans native and award-wining director/producer Brandt Blocker became the new Artistic Director and General Manager of Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Blocker embarked on an ambitious program to reorganize the company’s management, to transform the professional production values of the company’s shows, to reach out to new audiences and expand the season subscriber base, and to secure a permanent and first-rate performance venue for the company.
In August, 2008, The Atlanta Lyric Theatre announced its partnership with the Friends of the Strand, Inc. to relocate to the newly renovated Strand Theatre on the square in Marietta as the new performance home of Atlanta Lyric Theatre.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre is dedicated to producing the best in musical theatre and fostering the growth of the Atlanta theatrical community by showcasing local professional talent. Through educational programs and pursuit of artistic excellence, The Lyric seeks to inform and expand the audience for musical theatre in the greater metropolitan area.
Suzi Bass Awards History
2010-2011 Suzi Awards
Costume Design Musical: Isabel A. & Moriah Curley-Clay, The Mikado
2009-2010 Suzi Awards
Production Musical: Hairspray
Lead Actor Musical: Glenn Rainey, Hairspray
Featured Actor Musical: Chase Todd, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
2008-2009 Suzi Awards
Lead Actress Musical: Stephanie Dorfman, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Featured Actress Musical: Jackie Prucha, Cabaret
Audience Choice Award for Outstanding Theatrical Season
Atlanta Lyric Theatre
The Earl Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square,
Marietta, GA 30060
Box Office / Office Phone: (404) 377-9948
Ain't Misbehavin'
February 17 - March 4
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As the company grew into a highly regarded regional musical theater company, its repertoire expanded beyond Gilbert & Sullivan into light opera and musical theater and the company changed its name to The Savoyards Light Opera, then The Savoyards Musical Theater Company, and finally in 1998 to Atlanta Lyric Theatre. In May, 2005, Atlanta Lyric Theatre relocated its headquarters into a new office and performance space off Northside Drive called The Byers Studio Theatre at The Lyric.
J. Lynn Thompson served as the company’s original Music Director, Conductor and as Artistic Director until his retirement in 2007. In May 2007, New Orleans native and award-wining director/producer Brandt Blocker became the new Artistic Director and General Manager of Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Blocker embarked on an ambitious program to reorganize the company’s management, to transform the professional production values of the company’s shows, to reach out to new audiences and expand the season subscriber base, and to secure a permanent and first-rate performance venue for the company.
In August, 2008, The Atlanta Lyric Theatre announced its partnership with the Friends of the Strand, Inc. to relocate to the newly renovated Strand Theatre on the square in Marietta as the new performance home of Atlanta Lyric Theatre.
Mission Statement:
Atlanta Lyric Theatre is dedicated to producing the best in musical theatre and fostering the growth of the Atlanta theatrical community by showcasing local professional talent. Through educational programs and pursuit of artistic excellence, The Lyric seeks to inform and expand the audience for musical theatre in the greater metropolitan area.
Suzi Bass Awards History
2010-2011 Suzi Awards
Costume Design Musical: Isabel A. & Moriah Curley-Clay, The Mikado
2009-2010 Suzi Awards
Production Musical: Hairspray
Lead Actor Musical: Glenn Rainey, Hairspray
Featured Actor Musical: Chase Todd, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
2008-2009 Suzi Awards
Lead Actress Musical: Stephanie Dorfman, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Featured Actress Musical: Jackie Prucha, Cabaret
Audience Choice Award for Outstanding Theatrical Season
Atlanta Lyric Theatre
The Earl Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square,
Marietta, GA 30060
Box Office / Office Phone: (404) 377-9948
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Ain't Misbehavin'
February 17 - March 4
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